Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 前振り(まえふり) in Japanese

前振り
Kana Reading
まえふり
Romaji
maefuri
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    preface; introduction
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    lead in (e.g. to a running joke, asking a question); lead up
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    payment in advance (by bank transfer)


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

10 strokes

shake, wave, wag, swing

On'Yomi: シン

Kun'Yomi: ふ.る, ぶ.る, ふ.り, -ぶ.り, ふ.るう

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JLPT 5

9 strokes

in front, before

On'Yomi: ゼン

Kun'Yomi: まえ, -まえ

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